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How Evan Carter became the Rangers' second-round Draft pick in 2020 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

The Rangers are very into Creed — and the band feels the same way

The secret to the Rangers' postseason success so far? Jamming out to the rock band Creed — who is showing the love right back.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Weird & Wild on Day 1 of Division Series: How Strider, Kershaw, Carter and more made history I’m here for you, as always, to fill you in on all the Weirdness and Wildness you may have missed, on Day 1 of the Division Series.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers' Game 1 win became just another playoff stage for Evan Carter the Magnificent The 21-year-old Carter wowed again in the Rangers 3-2 win.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Could rise up lineup for ALDS Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that he's considering moving Carter up in the lineup for the ALDS against the Orioles, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The 21-year-old outfielder batted ninth in Games 1 and 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Rays and went 3-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, three walks and a hit-by pitch, reaching base in seven of his eight plate appearances. "He handles himself so well," said Bochy. "He could go in the three-hole, or in the five-hole, or really anywhere in the lineup." As noted by Grant, the No. 3 hitters for Texas have gone a combined 18-for-116 (.155) dating back to the beginning of September.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The rise of Rangers' rookie sensation Evan Carter starts with a basement batting cage Rangers' rookie Evan Carter has reached base seven times in eight postseason PAs. His sudden rise was a long time in the making.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Legend of Evan Carter illustrates why Rangers shouldn't be seen as one-year wonder The Rangers now have clinched three different playoff series in Tropicana Field. There was the Cliff Lee master performance in Game 5 in 201...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs

Adolis García and Evan Carter homered to back Nathan Eovaldi, and the Texas Rangers beat the punchless Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 to finish a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Swipes bag in win Carter went 2-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series.

Impact Carter entered the postseason carrying a .310/.408/.714 line across 42 ABs in his last 15 regular season games and taking the stage for the first time in his career did not phase the rookie. While he only stole a single base in that span, he does possess an elite 29.6 ft/s sprint speed, which he may utilize more in the postseason to create additional run scoring opportunities.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Meet Evan Carter: Once unknown, now essential to Rangers' playoff push

How an untimely injury to All-Star Adolis García opened the door for rookie Evan Carter — and helped both players maximize the Rangers' offe...

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Homers in win Carter went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Carter is up to five homers since his call-up Sept. 8, and four of those long balls have come over his last seven games. He padded the Rangers' lead in the ninth inning with his blast Wednesday. The rookie outfielder has adjusted well to the majors, hitting .320 with a 1.146 OPS, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases over 61 plate appearances. Carter should be able to maintain a strong-side platoon role into the postseason if the Rangers clinch a spot.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench versus lefty Carter isn't in the Rangers' lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.

Impact Carter has gotten off to a fast start to his major-league career, slashing .326/.429/.696 with four homers and 10 RBI over his first 17 games. He'll sit down Tuesday with lefty Reid Detmers starting for Los Angeles, and Robbie Grossman will take over in left field.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches breather Monday Carter is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Carter homered three times over his last four games, but he will open Monday's contest on the bench with manager Bruce Bochy opting to use the righty-swinging Robbie Grossman in left field against Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Carter Starring Quickly for Rangers Texas Rangers rookie Evan Carter has been an immediate “shot in the arm” during the playoff race.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Homers in victory Carter went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer, a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over Seattle.

Impact Carter went deep for the second straight game, this time drilling a three-run shot in the second inning. He's already knocked three home runs and swiped three bags through 14 career MLB games. The rookie outfielder is slashing .324/.447/.676 with six extra-base hits and a 9:13 BB:K through 47 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, homer in win Carter went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over Boston.

Impact Carter provided the final blow in Texas' 15-run outburst with a two-run blast off John Schreiber in the sixth inning, the second homer of Carter's big-league career. The 21-year-old outfielder has started eight straight games for the Rangers, going 8-for-25 (.320) in that span.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start in center field Carter will again start in center field and bat ninth Friday at Cleveland.

Impact This is the third straight start in center for the talented 21-year-old as Leody Taveras (hand) continues to sit. Carter has taken advantage of the opportunity, delivering a .294/.435/.471 batting line with one homer and two steals in seven games since getting called up Sept. 8 as a replacement for Adolis Garcia (knee). Taveras is due back in the Rangers' lineup soon, but Garcia will be on the injured list through at least late next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Carter is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact The top prospect hit his first big-league homer Monday and will take a seat the following day, although he will be available off the bench. It's worth noting that the lefty-hitting Carter is out of the mix for the second time in two chances against lefty starters since getting the call, so it seems like he will be a platoon bat in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prospect Report: Evan Carter Hits First Major League Home Run — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America Rangers outfielder Evan Carter hit his first MLB home run, and Gunnar Henderson continued to shine, as covered in today's Prospect Report.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

For the Rangers and Evan Carter, the time is now — even if it wasn't a part of plan Call it necessity. Desperation. A search for a spark. The push pins have been removed from the blueprint. Evan Carter is now a big leaguer.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cranks first big-league homer Carter went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's victory over the Blue Jays.

Impact Carter tied the game 2-2 in the third inning with his first major-league homer, a 406-foot blast off Chris Bassitt. The 21-year-old outfielder is now 3-for-9 with two RBI and a stolen base across his first four games after batting .288 with 13 homers, 26 steals and a .863 OPS in the minors this year.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heim launches grand slam, Carter hits 1st career home run as the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 10-4

Jonah Heim hit his third career grand slam, Evan Carter launched his first major league home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 in the opener of a four-game...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Reaches base twice Carter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Carter hit ninth and played right field in his MLB debut and wasted no time making an impact. He singled in his first career at-bat and swiped second base before drawing a free pass later in the contest. One of the best prospects in baseball, Carter produced an .863 OPS in the minors this season and should see regular playing time at the MLB level with Adolis Garcia (knee) out.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting ninth in debut Carter will start in right field and bat ninth after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Carter was called up for his MLB debut Friday to replace Adolis Garcia (knee), who went on the injured list in a corresponding move. Carter played just eight games with Round Rock before receiving the call to the majors, going 12-for-34 with three RBI, eight runs scored and three stolen bases. He figures to see regular playing time while Garcia is out.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be promoted Friday The Rangers will promote Carter from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Adolis Garcia (knee) headed for the injured list, the Rangers will call up Carter in order to make up for the loss of a key bat. Carter is slashing .290/.415/.444 with 12 homers and 65 RBI between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock. He's capable of playing all three outfield positions and is likely to see a decent share of playing time between Garcia's injury and Leody Taveras' offensive struggles.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE